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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the final stanza of Poem 1137, Emily admits even she is not aware of the _____ of the wind.
(a) Silence.
(b) Sorrows.
(c) Joys.
(d) Limitations.

2. In Poem 621, Emily asks for only one thing. What does she offer for it?
(a) Her life.
(b) All her money.
(c) Her writing.
(d) Her faith.

3. In Poem 823, Emily states that God is not interested in what things people have done while on earth, but the things they might have done had they been more ____.
(a) Honest.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Godlike.
(d) Evil.

4. In Poem 762, Emily again addresses the subject of death. This time she writes about a ____ killed by a cat.
(a) Bird.
(b) Fish.
(c) Mouse.
(d) Squirrel.

5. Poem 1764 is written about the beautiful, unique noise the ____ make on early spring mornings.
(a) Crickets.
(b) Rains.
(c) Birds.
(d) Oceans.

6. Poem 729 is a statement of undying devotion to a mysterious ____.
(a) Woman.
(b) Bird.
(c) Church worker.
(d) "Sir."

7. Poem 1719 describes the nature of God. In this poem she indicates that she knows God is a _____ God.
(a) Jealous.
(b) Nurturing.
(c) Loving.
(d) Base.

8. In Poem 824, Emily notes that, despite the threat of the storm, _______ is not damaged. Only a tree in the yard is split.
(a) Her sister's house.
(b) Her mother's house.
(c) Her house.
(d) Her father's house.

9. A unique feature of Emily's poetry is her liberal use of _____ instead of more traditional punctuation.
(a) Periods.
(b) Colons.
(c) Commas.
(d) Dashes.

10. Emily concludes Poem 1075 by stating this is a day when nature is caught without its ____.
(a) Robes.
(b) Scepter.
(c) Crown.
(d) Wings.

11. Emily talks about the feeling of exhilaration in Poem 1118. She writes that this feeling of exhilaration raises people above their normal conditions and makes them feel as if they are somewhat better than their _____________.
(a) Average circumstances.
(b) Fears.
(c) Cowardice.
(d) Loneliness.

12. In Poem 1410, Emily notes the possible effects of her hidden _____ on her friends and family.
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Actions.
(c) Remorse.
(d) Feelings.

13. Poem 739 depicts Emily's search for peace. She writes she often felt peace was at hand, almost as some see hallucinations of ______ where there is none.
(a) Friends.
(b) Birds and butterflies.
(c) Land or water.
(d) Gardens and tombs.

14. In Poem 608, Emily states she is afraid of the ______ no more than the east is afraid of the morning time.
(a) Resurrection.
(b) Judgment Day.
(c) End of time.
(d) Atomic bomb.

15. Poem 1163 makes an interesting comment about the nature of God. She states that God does not act without what?
(a) Power.
(b) Love.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 744, Emily talks about remorse. Emily presents remorse as a relentless remembering of what?

2. Emily summarizes the Bible story of whom in Poem 1317?

3. The Bible is the topic of Poem 1545. She states this ancient book is written by _____ or dead men.

4. In the conclusion of Poem 609, Emily ____ from the house silently, like a thief, so no one will know she has been there.

5. In Poem 809, Emily writes about the nature of love. She states that those who are loved are unable to do what?

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